Description

This mythical animal looks like a horse, but has a horn on its head
This animal is often seen along Texas roads and is a mascot to a famous Austin elementary school
A favorite animal at Easter with soft fur and big ears and moves by hopping
Found in the deserts of Asia and Africa, this animal has a hump on its back and can go a long time without water
A small red, furry animal that is often referred to as "sly"
These animals are found on prairies and in woods, run in packs, howl, and have babies called "pups"
This beautiful bird is the symbol of the United States
Many people have these quiet animals as house pets, but they make some people's eyes water and itch; they like mice to eat
Found only in Africa, this orange animal can eat leaves high on tree branches
Once hunted for its meat and hides on the Western plains, this animal is seen on the American nickel
This farm animal provides milk to drink and cheese to eat
Found in Africa, these large eared animals are said to have excellent memores
In Texas, these wild pigs can destroy gardens and lawns
With large wide antlers, thse animals live near Western streams and lake
These animals also have big antlers and sound like a bugle when frightened
These Western animals resemble a deer but run and leap, they are said to play with deer
These sneaky animals can open coolers and steal food, they like to live by lakes and rivers and have "masks" around their eyes
The strongest, fastest, smartest creature in the United States, it lives in Highland Village, Texas
This bird soars high in the air for long periods, always looking for dead animals to eat
This barnyard animal provides us with pork and bacon and loves to lie in the mude
These animals build dams near water and their pelts are used to make coats
This small dog is named for a Mexican state
This beautiful four-legged animals can do work on a farm and can be ridden with a saddle
These dangerous reptiles live in lakes and rivers and live on fish
Native to North America, these small animals love to play in the water
Eating nuts, seeds, and fruit, with gray or red coats and long tails, they live in trees
Living in African rivers, these huge animal can stay under water for long periods of time

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Some of the words will share letters, so will need to match up with each other. The words can vary in length and complexity, as can the clues.

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